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Visual & Performing Arts at Academy of Art University

266 Bachelor's Degrees
270 Master's Degrees
#107 Overall Quality
We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how Academy of Art University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in visual & performing arts.

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Visual & Performing Arts Degrees Available at Academy of Art University

Academy of Art University Visual & Performing Arts Rankings

The bachelor's program at Academy of Art University was ranked #107 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual & performing arts list. It is also ranked #21 in California.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Visual & Performing Arts Associate Degree Colleges for Veterans 2
Best Visual & Performing Arts Associate Degree Schools 16
Highest Paid Associate Degree Visual & Performing Arts Graduates 20
Best Visual & Performing Arts Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 25
Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 26
Best Visual & Performing Arts Colleges for Veterans 32
Best Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 33
Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools 57
Best Visual & Performing Arts Graduate Degree Schools 58
Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income Over $110k) 92
Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts 96
Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $48-$75k) 99
Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $75-$110k) 100
Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (With Aid) 103
Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools 107
Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $0-$30k) 109
Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $30-$48k) 112
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Visual & Performing Arts Graduates 131
Best Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools 135
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Visual & Performing Arts Graduates 180
Highest Paid Visual & Performing Arts Graduates 213
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts 215
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts 221
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts 273
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income Over $110k) 275
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (With Aid) 286
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $48-$75k) 296
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $75-$110k) 312
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $0-$30k) 322
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $30-$48k) 328
Best Value Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts 365
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income Over $110k) 464
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (With Aid) 480
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $48-$75k) 499
Best Value Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income Over $110k) 517
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $75-$110k) 520
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $0-$30k) 540
Best Value Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (With Aid) 541
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $30-$48k) 552
Best Value Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $48-$75k) 559
Best Value Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $75-$110k) 576
Best Value Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $0-$30k) 605
Best Value Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $30-$48k) 620

Popularity of Visual & Performing Arts at Academy of Art University

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Academy of Art University handed out 266 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 356 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 270 students received their master’s degree in visual & performing arts from Academy of Art University. This makes it the #6 most popular school for visual & performing arts master’s degree candidates in the country.

Academy of Art University Visual & Performing Arts Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at Academy of Art University.

Academy of Art University Visual & Performing Arts Associate’s Program

Of the 52 students who earned an associate's degree in Visual & Performing Arts from Academy of Art University in 2020-2021, 48% were men and 52% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Academy of Art University with a associate's in visual & performing arts.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 5
White 16
Non-Resident Aliens 7
Other Races 20

Academy of Art University Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Program

Of the 266 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Visual & Performing Arts from Academy of Art University in 2020-2021, 35% were men and 65% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Academy of Art University with a bachelor's in visual & performing arts.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 24
Black or African American 14
Hispanic or Latino 31
White 46
Non-Resident Aliens 86
Other Races 65

Academy of Art University Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 270 visual & performing arts majors earned their master's degree from Academy of Art University. Of these graduates, 34% were men and 66% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Academy of Art University with a master's in visual & performing arts.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 11
Black or African American 14
Hispanic or Latino 4
White 55
Non-Resident Aliens 126
Other Races 60

Visual & Performing Arts Majors

Visual & Performing Arts students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.

Major Annual Graduates
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 172
Design & Applied Arts 170
Fine & Studio Arts 84
Drama & Theater Arts 64
General Visual & Performing Arts 63
Music 35

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